Reefer Report: California goes from drought to too much rain
A series of atmospheric river events has brought much-needed rain to California and some relief to dried-out almond farmers. Multi-year
Reefer Report: Fruit and vegetable wrap-up
As the early stages of the 2023 produce season begin in southern latitudes, including Florida and Arizona, the 2022 calendar
Reefer Report: Avocado imports prepare for prime time at Super Bowl LVII
Avocados From Mexico are looking to make a touchdown on February 12, 2023. The Super Bowl is the biggest occasion
Reefer Report: Weather puts the squeeze on grapes this year
Like most produce growers in California, grape growers also faced various challenges in 2022. Katie Driver, Technical Services Manager for
Reefer Report: Truckload volumes of citrus return to normal after a slow start
According to USDA, weekly truckloads of citrus at the start of December were down 19% y/y underscoring what a difficult
Reefer Report: Truckload volumes of produce are trending around 2016 levels
According to the USDA, weekly truckload volumes of produce are currently around 2016 levels and down by 13% compared to
Reefer Report: Reefer carriers head south for the winter
Last week, Church Brothers Farms in Salinas, CA, made the annual migration south to Yuma, AZ, where they will produce
Reefer Report: Supplies of California winter vegetables could be tight for Thanksgiving
You might be surprised to find some winter vegetables in tight supply this Thanksgiving weekend. The list includes celery, broccoli,
Reefer Report: The start of Florida’s berry harvest is delayed to Thanksgiving
Following Hurricane Ian’s devastating impact on Florida, strawberry growers are still assessing the fallout as strawberry planting restarts. According to
Reefer Report: Growing water crisis brings lettuce production to a head
Around this time of the year, the production of leafy greens moves from major growing regions, including Salinas, CA, to
Reefer Report: Hurricane Ian dampens the start of the produce season
Even though it’s Florida’s slack season for truckload volumes of fruit and vegetables, the damage resulting from Hurricane Ian is
Reefer Report: California drought conditions bring lettuce to a head
Brokers and growers are finding ample capacity to move loads of fruit and vegetables from growing regions, with spot rates averaging $3.87/mile last week in California.